WANTAGE ROAD, SE12 8NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 8NB

WANTAGE ROAD, SE12 8NB, Lewisham has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.41 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8NB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE12 postcode area, which has experienced 244 crimes and a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE12 8NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 8NB, encompassing approximately 4101 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE12 8NB area, explore the SE12 8NB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

SE12 8NB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • St Peters Court with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Carston Close with total crimes: 5

WANTAGE ROAD, SE12 8NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.41-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.9083.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.68700.00%
Robbery61.95500.00%
Drugs61.46500.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Theft from the person30.730.00%
Other theft10.73-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.02150.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.88-33.33%
Other theft31.46-25.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.1960.00%
Vehicle crime41.95-20.00%
Other theft40.9833.33%
Public order30.98-40.00%
Burglary30.73-57.14%
Drugs20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.487.14%
Burglary73.66250.00%
Public order51.710.00%
Vehicle crime51.22-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.220.00%
Other theft31.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Robbery10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.17100.00%
Vehicle crime83.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.950.00%
Other theft51.22150.00%
Public order51.22400.00%
Drugs41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-25.00%
Shoplifting30.7350.00%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Theft from the person20.49-33.33%
Robbery20.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.71-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.22300.00%
Vehicle crime40.98100.00%
Drugs40.9833.33%
Robbery30.98200.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Theft from the person30.730.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.190.00%
Drugs31.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20249
January 202415
December 202314
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE12 8NB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Peters Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Carston Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Burnt Ash Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Effingham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Thornwood Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Taunton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hedgley Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park View Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Osborn Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Falmouth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Meadowcourt Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Wantage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Chalcroft Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Wolfram Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Kellerton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Manor Lane Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Old Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Arne Walk
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Aislibie Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Alanthus Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1